What is the Spanish word for "possum"?

Learn how to say "possum" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

possum

Spanish

zarigüeya

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Examples of how to use "possum" in Spanish

English
A possum was in our garbage can.
Spanish
Un opossum estaba en nuestro bote de basura.
English
A possum crossed the quiet country road.
Spanish
Un opossum cruzó la tranquila carretera del campo.
English
We saw a possum in the backyard.
Spanish
Vimos un opossum en el patio trasero.
English
The tired possum slept in the tree.
Spanish
El cansado opossum durmió en el árbol.
English
She gently moved the possum away from danger.
Spanish
Ella movió suavemente al opossum para alejarlo del peligro.

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